Clinical Research Training Program

The Clinical Research Training Program at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a one-year certificate program that focuses on biostatistics; computational tools of relevance for clinical investigators; principles of clinical epidemiology, non-experimental, quasi-experimental and experimental study design; bioethics; and the emerging importance of genomics and precision medicine. The program serves as a bridge to other professional degree opportunities in medicine, science, and health care by advancing a patient-oriented research mindset and framework. Upon completion, you will be positioned to embrace career opportunities in the wider field of science, have the expertise to take a leadership role on translational research teams, and advance your career through publishing impactful studies. The program will allow you to join a cohort of like-minded peers and work closely with faculty who are experts and leaders in their respective fields.

The Clinical Research Training Program attracts a variety of talented candidates looking to gain confidence and competency in clinical and translational research, including:

Postdoctoral fellows pursuing clinical subspecialty training who plan to seriously pursue research as an integral part of their future medical career.
Recent college graduates interested in a career in science and/or health care. This rigorous training provides a strong foundation in scientific reasoning and provides you with readiness to pursue more advanced degree granting opportunities in medicine and science. Graduates are also positioned to leverage the program's faculty and industry networks to secure new career opportunities.
Postgraduate allied health care, medical, and scientific professionals who wish to assume future leadership roles in clinical and translational research initiatives.
Postdoctoral fellows already engaged in basic science research. This program provides training in patient-oriented and population research to broaden the reach and scope of your work. Candidates learn to translate discoveries and apply scientific principles to advance and improve human health.